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Godby student collapses and dies

A Godby High School student passed away Tuesday afternoon after he collapsed on the school’s track.

The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating the “sudden death” of the student.

The student “suddenly became ill,” Officer David Northway, TPD spokesman, said Tuesday.

“The student was reportedly on the school’s outside track when he became sick and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, where he passed away,” Northway said. “Because of the student’s young age, TPD was called to the hospital and has begun an investigation.”

The name of the student has not yet been released and neither has his age. According to Chris Petley, spokesman for Leon County Schools, coaches were present.

TPD’s homicide and forensics units were interviewing witnesses and processing the scene Tuesday. TPD victim advocates arrived at the scene to support family and friends.

“It’s a case where we have to assume everything,” Northway said. “Once all the information is gathered, then we will make a determination.”

Superintendent Jackie Pons spent time with family, including the student’s mother and father, Tuesday evening.

“We had a tragic incident occur with one of our students this afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all those impacted,” Pons said through Petley.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of this tragic event. I can assure the community that we will investigate this case to the fullest extent to determine what has occurred,” said Tallahassee Police Chief Michael J. DeLeo.

TPD victim advocates will be available for anyone who would like services. The school will have grief counselors available beginning at 7:30 a.m. today. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call TPD at 606-5800.